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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.45, 1,347.01 and 610.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.45, 1,347.01 and 610.01 is: 913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.45 : 1,347.01 = 610.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.45/1,347.01 = 610.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.45x = 1,347.01 × 610.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.45x = 821,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,689.57/899.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.55

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